Sloths are good swimmers and can hold their breath up to 40 mintures which is 4-times longer than a dolphin. Sloths are also 3-times faster in water than they are on land.
Cheetahs Can’t Roar But They Can Meow
Cheetahs are not classified as a big cat because they cannot roar. The term “big cats” typically refers to members of the genus Panthera, which includes lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars. These animals are known for their ability to roar due to a specialized larynx and a unique set of vocal cords. Cheetahs belong to …
Humpback Whale Sex Documented For The First Time—Both Whales Were Male
For the first time ever, two male humpback whales were documented mating off the coast of Maui, Hawai’i. Male-Female humpback sex has yet to be documented. Humpback mating and reproduction is still a mystery to experts. Homosexual behavior is natural and common in the animal kingdom and well documented for many species of cetaceans such …
Paleontologists Have Found A 240-million-year-old ‘Chinese Dragon’
The fossil of the Chinese Dragon is 16-feet long, has flippered limbs, and preserved fish fossils in its stomach. It was given the nickname “Chinese Dragon” due to its resemblance to the mythical, elongated, and serpentine Chinese dragon. The Chinese Dragon, Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, is an aquatic reptile from the Triassic period of China, dating to around 240 …
Capybaras are considered a type of fish by the Vatican and can be eaten during Lent
Alligators, puffins, and turtles also fall under the same category. Centuries ago, the Vatican expanded the definition of “fish” to include critters like beavers, muskrats, and capybaras, allowing their consumption during the Lenten season. During the 17th century, the Bishop of Quebec asked if beaver meat could be consumed on Fridays during Lent, given that …